Desi Spice Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Desi Spice Hut holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Desi Spice Hut was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 157 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7RP
How it compares in Wiltshire
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 2,944 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 736. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Desi Spice Hut |
A further 1,265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Desi Spice Hut the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Desi Spice Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| King's Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Charlies Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Hettie Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Hoi Fan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Encircles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Fountain Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Desi Spice Hut
What is Desi Spice Hut's food hygiene rating?
Desi Spice Hut has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Desi Spice Hut safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Desi Spice Hut last inspected?
Desi Spice Hut was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Desi Spice Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desi Spice Hut compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Desi Spice Hut holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Desi Spice Hut and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wiltshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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